A young man presents with chest discomfort, dyspnea, fatigue, pressure in epigastrium and palpitations. He had a history of viral flu a few days back. Moreover, the ECG showed non-specific changes and the lab culture had a growth of influenza virus. What is the diagnosis?
  1. Myocarditis
  2. Pericarditis
  3. Pulmonary edema
  4. Endocarditis
Explanation
Answer- A - The diagnosis for an individual presenting with chest discomfort, dyspnoea, fatigue, pressure in epigastrium and palpitations, as well as a recent history of viral flu, is Myocarditis. A viral cause is common for Myocarditis, where non-specific changes in an ECG and a lab culture with a growth of influenza virus are also indicated.
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